The Checkmates Ltd. Vinyl Records

The Checkmates Ltd. was a psychedelic soul and rock band from the 1960s. They began as a vocal group from New York City, formed by Rudy Morales and Sonny Charles in the mid-1960s.

The band released their debut album, "Soul & Inspiration," in 1966. The album included their biggest hit, "Black Pearl," which was a Top 40 hit and was later covered by many other artists. The album also included "Love Is All I Have to Give" and "Don't You Care."

The band released their second album, "Love Is All We Have to Give," in 1969. The album featured the singles "She's Just a Groupie" and "I Love You More," which were both Top 40 hits.

The band released their final album, "Fantasy," in 1971. The album included their biggest hit, "Try It Again," which was a Top 20 hit.

The band had a short-lived career, and disbanded in the early 1970s. However, they remain an influential act in psychedelic soul and rock music.

An interesting fact about the band is that they were the first group to perform at the famous Fillmore East in New York City.